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From 3:57 Solo in High School to 3:48 at Millrose: Gary Martin on Records, Risk, and What’s Next
From a late start in high school track to becoming one of the fastest milers in NCAA history, today’s guest has rewritten the blueprint for distance running success.
Gary Martin’s rise has been nothing short of electric. After a quiet freshman year at the University of Virginia, he exploded onto the national scene during the 2024 cross country season—capturing the ACC Championship with a course record and finishing 13th at nationals to earn All-American honors.
But that was just the beginning.
On the track, Gary has been rewriting record books: a 7:36 meet-record win in the 3000m at ACC…
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